November 2009
The project environmental review is expected to begin in November 2009. WSDOT and Tacoma Rail are working together to determine the project's work breakdown structures, schedule, and deliverables.
Originally part of the Milwaukee Road System, the rail line ran as a private logging railroad until the early 1990s when Tacoma Rail was purchased by the City of Tacoma. Between one and two freight trains operate daily over the line, and local trains provide pickup and delivery services. Freight traffic is mostly large aluminum billets, lumber, cedar fencing, agri-mulch for trans-load, sand and gravel, steel pipe, flour, farm equipment, and heavy equipment.
Why is WSDOT
improving the tracks on this section of rail line
The rehabilitation work will enable the rail line to transport more goods safely and efficiently. Work will upgrade the rail line to handle 286,000 lb. rail cars.
The End Result
The rail line serves several freight customers. The result of the project will allow for continued customer base expansion on the line and economic expansion for the three counties the rail line serves will provide.
Project Benefits
This project will:
- Replace old, worn rail
- Rehabilitate selected at-grade crossings
- Perform tie replace work between MP 15.0C and MP 31.0C.
What is the project timeline?
The work on this project is scheduled to be completed by April 1, 2011.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following source:
- Federal Railroad Administration - $754,600
- Total Funding From All Sources - $754,600
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Jeff Schultz, PMP
Project Manager
WSDOT State Rail and Marine Office
PO Box 47407
Olympia, WA 98504-7407
Phone: 360-705-7981
E-mail: Jeff Schultz
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